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Title: Whisky and Apple Jelly
Categories: Jams/jelly, Scottish
Yield: 4 servings
6 lb Cooking apples
Granulated sugar
Water
Whisky
Wash the apples, cut away any bad bits and quarter them. Place in a
large
preserving pan and just cover with water. Boil until cluite soft but
not
pulpy. Put into a jelly bag and allow to drip overnight. Do not try to
hur
ry the dripping process or the jelly will be cloudy. Measure the juice
and
allow one pound of sugar to each pint of liquid. Put t:he juice and
sugar
into the pan and stir over a moderate heat until the sugar dissolves.
Bring
to the boil, stirring continu- ously, skimming off the scum fi~om time
to
time. To test if the ;jelly will set drop a little on to a cold plate.
When
setting point is reached, remove from the heat and allow to rest for a
few
mlnutes. Add about a tablespoonful of whisky to the juice (ciuantity
according to taste). Pour immediately into warm jars and seal. Do not
use
for at least 3 months.
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Title: Caramel Spice Apple Butter
Categories: Jams/jelly
Yield: 6 servings
4 lb Rome apples
4 1/2 lb Granny Smith apples
1 c Water
4 c Sugar
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Cloves
1/4 ts Ginger
2 tb Lemon juice
Wash apples and cut into pieces; combine with water in a large covered
sauce pot. Cook until soft, about 30 minutes. Press through a food
mill;
measure 12 cups apple pulp; and return to sauce pot. Heat 2 cups
sugar in
a saucepan, stirring until sugar melts and turns a rich golden brown.
Carefully pour into apple pulp. Sugar will crackle and harden. Add
remaining 2 cups of sugar and spices. Cook, uncovered, about 1 hour
or
until apple butter thickens, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking
..
Stir in lemon juice. Pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head
space.
Adjust caps. Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath. Yield: 6 half
pints.
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